The updated version of the discovertartini.eu portal, developed as part of the INTERREG Tartini Bis project, introduces a refreshed graphical design and improved organization of search features. 

The new website serves as a comprehensive and easily navigable digital repository of works, writings, and other materials concerning Giuseppe Tartini, his pupils, and admirers.

The sections dedicated to archival content with significant musical and academic relevance have been substantially enhanced. The volume of available documents has notably increased due to the digitization of thousands of additional sources discovered primarily in archives located in Piran and Venice. The thematic catalogue and bibliographies have also been updated, accompanied by a new functionality allowing immediate access to digital copies of available materials, provided there are no copyright restrictions.

The most notable advancement compared to the previous version is the sophisticated search functionality. By utilizing the internal search engine, users can simultaneously access results and documents across different archive sections (thematic catalogue, digital collections, sound archives, discography, bibliographies). The redesigned Discover Tartini website facilitates integrated searches across the catalogues and ensures interoperability with external databases, such as Internet Culturale or RISM.

The Archives section represents the documentary core of the portal, providing direct access to an extensive digital collection focused on the life, compositions, and legacy of Giuseppe Tartini. These digital archives are organized into distinct categories, each offering interactive tools for research, study, and further investigation:

1. Thematic Catalogue of Works

This digital platform employs the latest version of MERMEID software (Music Encoding and Rendering MEI Data) to compile all known compositions by Giuseppe Tartini. Each entry includes musical incipits, detailed information on manuscripts, printed editions, locations, and bibliographic references. Users can perform advanced searches based on parameters such as title, GT catalogue number, year of composition, genre, tonality, and others.

1. Digital Collections

This section provides digital access to original manuscripts, scores, texts, historical accounts, and archival materials related with Tartini. Many rare and valuable documents, digitized for the first time, can now be consulted online, thus contributing significantly to the preservation and appreciation of Tartini’s heritage.

1. Sound Archive 

This comprehensive audio collection includes recordings of Giuseppe Tartini’s compositions and works by his students, often performed on original or historically accurate instruments. Users can listen to entire pieces, compare interpretations, and gain deeper insights into the stylistic nuances of eighteenth-century musical language.

1. Tartini Correspondence

This precious collection brings together autograph letters written by Giuseppe Tartini, currently preserved in various public and private archives across Europe and the United States. These documents, here digitally unified for the first time, offer unprecedented insights into Tartini’s personal, artistic, and intellectual dimensions, shedding light on his relationships with musicians, aristocrats, and intellectuals of his age.

1. Discography

An organized repository of known recordings of Tartini’s compositions, including both vinyl and CD formats. This resource is essential for scholars, musicians, and enthusiasts interested in studying the historical interpretation of Tartini’s oeuvre.

1. Iconography and Bibliographic Sources

This collection features images, prints, paintings, portraits, and bibliographic references related to Giuseppe Tartini. Users can visually explore the composer’s life and significant places, accessing comprehensive bibliographic resources beneficial for academic research and cultural dissemination.

Combined Search Capabilities

The added value of the archives on the website Discover Tartini is their innovative functionality for combined search, that provides intelligent integration of data from the thematic catalogue, the digital collections, and the sound archives.

Users can conduct finetuned searches using specific criteria, such as the title of the work or GT catalogue number. This integration enables simultaneous access to the original digitized score, related audio recordings, and associated bibliographic and documentary resources.

This comprehensive approach allows for an immersive exploration of Tartini’s musical heritage, ideal for scholars, musicians, educators, and students aiming to deepen their understanding and appreciation of Giuseppe Tartini’s works.

Thanks to its clear and user-friendly structure, the Archives section of the discovertartini.eu portal serves as an indispensable resource, supporting both specialized research and broader public engagement with the fascinating musical and historical legacy of Giuseppe Tartini.